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By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – The City Council Sept. 15 unanimously approved an override of Mayor Rick Sollars’ veto of its Sept. 1 resolution requesting the ouster of City Attorney Gus Andreasen. Council Chairman Tim Woolley said he does not understand why Sollars vetoed the resolution. “This was a request,” Woolley said. “It wasn’t an order. This council is well aware of its powers, and myself and the rest of this council knows that we cannot replace our corporate counsel.” He acknowledged that only … [Read more...] about Taylor City Council overrides mayor’s veto of Andreasen ouster request

By PATRICK DUNN Metromode Media DEARBORN — Capri Italian Bakery co-owner Ronda Errigo says she thought her business was “just going to die” when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. She set a daily sales goal in her mind and resolved to close the Dearborn-based bakery if sales fell short of it. However, nearly six months into the pandemic, the bakery has exceeded that goal every day – and Errigo says she's actually had to hire additional help to keep up with additional, unexpected demand. Not just surviving but thriving during a … [Read more...] about Capri Italian Bakery bakes its way through pandemic

By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – The City Council approved Boy Scout Cody Maggard’s proposed Eagle Scout project, a picnic area and butterfly garden adjacent to the city boat launch, at its online Sept. 16 meeting. Once Maggard’s project is approved by the local BSA council, he may begin fundraising and project planning in earnest. The Scout told the council that he hopes to develop the area near the boat launch, which is adjacent to the Kessey Fieldhouse, by installing two picnic tables, two trash cans, a … [Read more...] about Melvindale boat launch might soon have a picnic area, butterfly garden

By MARGARET BLOHM For the Times-Herald DEARBORN – Lillie Washington, a 15-year resident of Beaumont Commons, Dearborn, has a ready response for everyone she greets. It is an enthusiastic “too blessed to be stressed.” You only need to spend a little time with her to find out why. Raised in Detroit, Washington became a licensed practical nurse working at Harper Hospital. “I started in medical-surgical nursing,” Washington said. “One day when I was working as a contingent nurse, I was assigned to the psychiatric unit. I … [Read more...] about Retired psychiatric nurse is ‘too blessed to be stressed’

By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – As taps played, with flags at half mast, first responders, city officials, veterans and others gathered at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1136 for a 9/11 service to remember its victims. VFW 1136 Post Commander Brian Martin said the memory of Sept. 11, 2001, will be imbedded in our minds forever. “Buildings crashed and planes were hijacked,” he said. “America will and has risen again, only to be much stronger. We have come together, and will stay that way.” Martin recalled … [Read more...] about 9/11 Remembrance held at Wyandotte VFW Post 1136

By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – Allen Road will remain closed over Ecorse Creek, southwest of Outer Drive, as Wayne County replaces the bridge. City Administrator Mark Kibby said during the online Sept. 8 city council meeting that the section of road — near Thunderbowl Lanes, west of College Avenue and east of Lada Drive — will be closed at least through the end of the calendar year. “Some things have come about on that project,” he said. “Alternate routes and detours have been posted, but we are still … [Read more...] about High voltage cable poses delay, serious risk to bridge replacement on Allen Road

TAYLOR — The Tax Increment Finance Authority unanimously approved the “Gateway” portion of the Eureka Road Corridor Improvement Plan Sept. 8, beginning Phase One of the joint effort between the city of Taylor, TIFA and Wayne County to renovate and improve the area between Telegraph and Allen roads. Tuesday’s vote approved the $1.2 million bid by Warner Contractors & Development to construct state-of-the-art “Gateway” signage at the intersection of Telegraph and Eureka and in the median west of Allen Road, near the Canadian … [Read more...] about ‘Gateway’ project moves forward along Eureka Road

Young gymnasts flip with delight over reopened facility By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – While adults are ready to sweat off their pandemic pounds at recently reopened workout gyms, children are also eager to return to training for gymnastics, sports skills and martial arts. Kelli Cook of Wyandotte, owner of Downriver Gymnastics, 13777 Eureka Road, in Southgate, has been anxious to reopen her facility and work in-person with her students. The facility has been thoroughly cleaned, hand-sanitizing … [Read more...] about The other type of gym reopens